Franklin said the government was asking the court to create a new set of rules for interim interdicts, when in fact the High Court's order was no different from other interim orders.
He admitted the order was not perfect, and did not deal with the separation of powers.
Franklin said the central issue in the case was for the public "to have a lawful tolling system, or the right to interdict an unlawful system".
Nigeria is seeking to boost diplomatic relations with SA to the same level as its trade relations.
African Bank extended its losses on the JSE as the market stressed over the scale of its soured debt.
"We are fully behind workers' demands as they are reasonable... The employer is drunk with profits..."
